{"product_id":"the-dragon-quest-a-music-composition-adventure","title":"The Dragon Quest: A Music Composition Adventure","description":"You are about to go on an adventure in a land where music is magic and you must compose to complete the quests that are laid out before you.\n\nThe Dragon Quest is a delightful introduction to music composition.\nA magical musician is looking for an apprentice until he finds you. If you are willing, he will send you on an adventure that will require you to compose music of your own to overcome challenges and complete your mission.\n\nThe Dragon Quest contains several easy music composition exercises that will give students a solid introduction to the magical world of music composition.\nIn addition to teaching composition, the story in this book explores concepts such as musicianship and smart practice. Through the use of stories, students engage and take ownership of these concepts.\nNo matter what your instrument or your age, The Dragon Quest is sure to become one of your favorite music instruction books of all time.\n\nWhat instruments can use Music Composition Adventures?\n\nThere are specific instructions for 19 of the most common instruments: Piano, Recorder, Guitar, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Pitched Percussion (Marimba, xylophone, etc.), Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass. Unless you play in a gamelan ensemble or you play some other obscure, non-western, musical instruments, if your instrument is not on this list, you should have no trouble following the instructions for another instrument.\n\nWhy should students compose?\n\nComposing music is a creative form of self expression that is fun and rewarding. Composers take ownership of their own musical creativity. Suddenly, music has a whole new component, one in which they are the creators. Composing music helps with ear training (being able to play what one hears). An understanding of the composition process helps students understand the works of other composers. When students compose, they make decisions about their musical preferences.\nWhy should students write music on a page?\n\nThe process of writing music on a page is an excellent way to deepen a students understanding of music notation. Putting pencil to paper creates a connection to the details of music notation and their function. It gives real world experience with elements of music that are often only conceptualized or worse, overlooked.\n\nWhat age is Music Composition Adventures intended for?\nAges 6 and up\n\nWhat does the student need to know before they can begin The Dragon Quest?\n\nThe Dragon Quest is designed to be an easy introduction to writing music. Students don't need a lot of experience with music notation but it is recommended that they have had a preliminary introduction to music notation. This can be given by a general music educator at school, a private lessons teacher or even a parent who has some basic knowledge of music notation.\n\nWill there be a book two?\n\nBe on the look out for Book 2 - The Fear Worms, available soon!\n\nFor creative teaching ideas please visit www.MusicCompositionAdventures.com\nkeywords: music composition, composing, songwriting, how to compose, how to write a song, make your own music, theory, music theory, kids, children, for kids, for children, music education, study music, book, story, kids, elfs, trolls, dragons, music notes, teaching music through composition, Freddia, Erredia MUS007000, MUS038000, MUS022000, MUS016000, JUV031040, JUV037000, JUV002270, JUV02000,\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0999833804\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0999833804.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ereddia, Ben\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41705657008186,"sku":"DBV.0999833804.G","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0999833804-0.jpg?v=1790567795","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-dragon-quest-a-music-composition-adventure","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}